Gotitas de Lluvia (Drops of Rain)

Saying goodbye was difficult for the students as their session came to an end, I just didn’t realize how difficult … Continue reading Gotitas de Lluvia (Drops of Rain)

Reading is the Doorway to Liberation

I began my teaching career thirteen years ago at Hoover High School. I first became passionate about teaching when my 12th … Continue reading Reading is the Doorway to Liberation

I was sitting on my mother’s lap; I must have been six or seven years old. She wasn’t running around … Continue reading La Patita

Superman! I am Superman! Watch me Ma’! The little boy shouted over the blaring TV as Superman flew across the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series – Part IV

I heard a knock on the door. Mamá had left to go to the liquor store, so I opened the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series: Part III

I could tell it was morning. The smell of burnt egg lingered like the smell of stale alcohol from the … Continue reading Green Cat Liquors Series: Part II

My husband and I celebrated our 11th anniversary this past June. Like all marriages, we’ve had turmoil, periods of deep … Continue reading Why I Want to Stay Married to You

Cecilia comes home at midnight with dark circles around her eyes like sunken asphalt. Up since 5:30 a.m. because school … Continue reading RAVEN EYES

She comes to school every day searching, hoping for a miracle in her back pack. She tries to pay attention, … Continue reading Adulthood Too Soon

Two months she spent with her jaw wired shut. Not only had my grandfather imprisoned my grandmother physically, he took … Continue reading In her, I saw the liberation we had all been waiting for